Documentary: Steps to Recovery- The History of Alcoholics Anonymous

Founder of Alcoholics Anonymous
This undated photo provided by Hazelden shows Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous.
AP Photo/Hazelden

In the middle of the Great Depression, Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith had their first meeting, which blossomed into a service organization that has helped millions of people battle addiction.In its 80th anniversary year, a documentary about the history of Alcoholics Anonymous from Humankind, WGBH and Connie Goldman Productions. Humankind Media (617) 489-5130.

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